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July 10, 2015
Appropriations “Hijacked” by Representatives, According to OMB Director
Now that the July 4 recess is over, the appropriations process on Capitol Hill is heating up again, with strong language coming from the Administration on their displeasure with respect to the process. According to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Shaun Donovan, “Representatives are attempting to hijack the appropriations process,” by continuing sequestration funding levels, and adding controversial amendments and policy riders. For a refresher on energy and climate riders added in the House, check out our recent article.
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Amid Historic Western Drought, Regulators Wondering How to Meet Future Water Demand
On July 2, the Bureau of Reclamation announced a $1.5 million commitment, with matching funds from water associations, to conduct studies on water basins in Arizona, California and New Mexico. The announcement is part of a push to develop innovative strategies to meet growing western water demand in a region where agriculture, urban and ecosystem water needs are increasingly in conflict.
Headlines:
1. Pending Legislation In Washington State Legislature Would Kill States' Low Carbon Fuel Standard
2. DOE Awards $18 Million for Intermediate Goal of $5 per Gallon Algal Fuels & Products
3. Wildfire Season in Alaska Stacking Up to Be the Worst in Recorded History
4. Oregon Legislature Recognizes Biomass as Carbon Neutral
5. ExxonMobil Knew About Climate Change In 1981, Funded Deniers for Next 27 Years
Events:
1. What Action Is China Taking on Climate Change?
Tuesday, July 14 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
G11 Dirksen Senate Office Building Constitution Avenue and 1st Street, NE
The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the ChinaFAQs Project of the World Resources Institute (WRI) invite you to a briefing on China’s actions on climate change and clean energy and U.S.-China cooperation. Now the largest greenhouse gas emitter, and with a fast-growing economy and the world's largest population, China will play a unique and vital role in the effort to keep the global warming temperature increase below 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit. What is China doing? University, government, and business experts will discuss the results of the recent U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue, as well as current actions and future prospects for China’s shift to low-carbon energy—including China’s recently announced contribution (“INDC”) to the international climate agreement in Paris this December.
2. Advanced Biofuels: Why we want them. How we get them.
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Russell Senate Office Building, Room 328A 2 Constitution Ave NE
Please join Third Way for a lunch briefing to discuss the importance of advanced biofuels in meeting America’s climate and economic goals. We'll also examine how EPA’s actions on RFS specifically impact advanced biofuel development and why it matters to communities outside the “Corn Belt.” Panelists include Jessie Stolark, EESI Policy Associate & SBFF editor.
3. Readying for the Clean Power Plan - Webinar
Thursday, July 16, 2015, 12:00 PM EST
Attend this free webinar hosted by Biomass Magazine to learn the basics of the Clean Power Plan, its purpose and potential impact on the power industry, why and how biomass fits into the plan and its potential role - including cofiring opportunities and utilization of waste outside of woody biomass and pellets—political and regulatory aspects of biomass in state compliance plans, and its intertwinement with EPA’s Science Advisory Board on Biogenic Carbon Emissions Panel framework, and more. Panelists include Jessie Stolark, EESI Policy Associate & SBFF editor.
To Contact the Editor: Jessie Stolark at [email protected]
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